77051 ZIP Code – Houston, Texas

ZIP code 77051 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Houston, Texas, within Harris County with a population of approximately 16,974 residents. At $38,694, the median household income here runs well below the Texas average and well below the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $139,700, well below the national average, with 41.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,171 is near the national average. Housing consists of 64% single-family (increasing), 28% apartments (decreasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.

The area reports an unemployment rate of 19.4%, well above the national average. About 37.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The median age is 31.6, below the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 77054, 77033, 77021.

ZIP Code 77051 Data

Population 16,974
Median Household Income $38,694
Median Home Value $139,700
Median Rent $1,171
Median Age 31.6
Unemployment Rate 19.4%
Poverty Rate 37.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.7%
County Harris County
State Texas

ZIP 77051 vs. Texas vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 77051TX Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population16k15k10k
Median Household Income$38k$70k$73k
Median Home Value$139k$207k$258k
Median Rent$1,171$1,123$1,088
Median Age31.639.843.2
Unemployment Rate19.4%4.8%5.0%
Poverty Rate37.7%14.2%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher14.7%25.7%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
77054 HOUSTON 26,708 $56,447
77033 HOUSTON 28,255 $39,118
77021 HOUSTON 25,500 $46,508
77047 HOUSTON 33,569 $70,666
77045 HOUSTON 32,478 $58,373